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Janie vs Jimmie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janie

Girl #1,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,540
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jimmie

Boy #3,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew Yaakov via James

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,434
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Janie Rank #1,540
Jimmie Rank #3,434

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #3434 for Jimmie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janie or Jimmie more popular?

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Jimmie at #3434 in the United States.

What do Janie and Jimmie mean?

Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin). Jimmie means "supplanter" (Hebrew Yaakov via James origin).

Are Janie and Jimmie boy or girl names?

Janie is primarily a girl name. Jimmie is primarily a boy name.

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